Chia Seed Iced Coffee Recipe
Chia coffee is a delicious coffee which is perfect for breakfast because it provides the caffeine you need for the day and the health benefits of chia seed. This cold chia coffee is my latest obsession after my homemade chia pudding recipe. Learn how to make cold chia coffee with step by step pictures and video.
Equipment
Blender
Mixing Bowl
Serving Glasses
Ingredients
For Blooming Chia
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
- ¼ cup Water
For Making Cold Chia Coffee
- 1 cup Cold Milk
- 2 teaspoon Instant Coffee
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Hot Water
- Chocolate Sauce as needed
Instructions
- Start by blooming the chia seed. Take chia seeds in a bowl, add in ¼ cup of cold water over the chia and allow it to sit for 15 to 30 minutes for it to bloom. Usually I leave this in fridge overnight.
- Take coffee, sugar and hot water in a bowl and mix well till sugar is melted. This is your coffee syrup.
- Now Add coffee syrup to the blender along with cold milk. Blend till creamy. Add the bloomed chia seeds and mix well using a spoon.
- Take a serving glass, drizzle sides of glass with chocolate sauce. Pour the cold chia coffee in and enjoy.
Notes
- Chia seeds has to be bloomed before using, else it may absorb too much liquid.
- You can add a spoon of cocoa powder for making mocha iced coffee.
- Coconut milk can be used instead of regular milk for coconut flavoured coffee.
- Honey, brown sugar, maple syrup and agave can be used instead of regular sugar.
- You can make a jar of bloomed chia seed and store in fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chia Seed Iced Coffee Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
304
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
99
mg
4
%
Potassium
486
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
36
g
40
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
402
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
381
mg
38
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.